Step back in time aboard our vintage Tiger Moth biplane for an unforgettable 30-minute flight over the Wellington Monument, the towering three-sided obelisk built to honour the Duke of Wellington’s victory at Waterloo in 1815. Rising proudly above the Blackdown Hills, it is the tallest three-sided obelisk in the world, offering a striking landmark as you soar gracefully overhead. Experience open-cockpit flying as trainee pilots once did in the 1940s, with sweeping views of rolling Devon countryside and the historic monument below — a perfect blend of aviation heritage and local history.
The Tiger Moth is renowned for its responsive controls and forgiving flight characteristics, making it an ideal tail-dragger trainer. That being said, it does require coordinated flight techniques and highlights pilot mishandling. Unlike some training aircraft that compensate for pilot error, the Tiger Moth demands precision, ensuring that only those with the right aptitude advance in their training to fly the likes of the Spitfire and Hurricane. It served as the principal RAF training aircraft right up until the 1950s when it was replaced by the Chipmunk.